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Stepan Haftko

He graduated from Lviv Franko University with a degree in Philology. From 2014 to 2023, he was a serviceman. He is one of the creators of the news portal "Khmelnychchyna Pivnich". After being discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he worked in online publications such as Censor.NET, Novyny.LIVE, Glavred, and Ukrainska Pravda. He specializes in military topics and politics.
Author's articles
Bolivian authorities are urgently destroying millions of banknotes after a military plane crash in El Alto

The Bolivian government is destroying new national currency that scattered over the city after a military cargo plane crashed. This was done to prevent the money from entering illegal circulation and destabilizing the financial market.

News of the World • February 28, 10:45 PM • 8445 views
Iran's state agency denied Trump's statement about the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The Iranian agency Fars denied the US President's report about the death of the Supreme Leader. Sources called Trump's words unfounded and accused him of spreading fakes.

Politics • February 28, 10:36 PM • 19366 views
Guterres at emergency UN Security Council meeting calls for immediate ceasefire in Middle East

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. He expressed concern over the military confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Politics • February 28, 10:30 PM • 9569 views
Mexican authorities officially handed over the body of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" to his family

The Mexican Prosecutor's Office handed over the remains of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the "El Mencho" cartel, to his relatives after genetic examinations.

News of the World • February 28, 10:21 PM • 8248 views
Budanov denied rumors about the possibility of a repeated Russian offensive on Kyiv from Belarus

The head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, denied rumors of a new offensive on Kyiv from Belarus. Intelligence has not recorded any signs of the formation of strike groups, and the situation on the northern borders is under control.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 10:11 PM • 5470 views
Trump officially confirmed the elimination of Iran's supreme leader Ali KhameneiPhoto

US President Donald Trump announced the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him "one of the most brutal tyrants. " The operation was the result of cooperation with Israel and the use of state-of-the-art surveillance systems.

Politics • February 28, 09:48 PM • 87125 views
Massive artillery shelling began on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan amid escalating warVideo

On the evening of February 28, the armed conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated into active hostilities with the use of heavy artillery along the border. Local residents report continuous explosions and volleys of fire, which intensified after dark.

News of the World • February 28, 09:44 PM • 7270 views
Iranian ballistic missile hit Tel Aviv causing significant destruction and injuries

The Israeli capital was directly hit by an Iranian missile. One person was hospitalized with severe injuries.

News of the World • February 28, 09:37 PM • 15559 views
Trump believes information about the death of Iran's Supreme Leader as a result of joint airstrikes

Trump stated that there are grounds to believe that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was eliminated during a large-scale attack on Tehran.

Politics • February 28, 09:26 PM • 7602 views
Iran declares readiness for a prolonged war and denies significant losses from airstrikes

The Iranian regime has declared its readiness to continue offensive actions until the "aggressor is fully punished. " Tehran claims that joint US and Israeli strikes have not undermined its defensive capabilities.

Politics • February 28, 09:05 PM • 14232 views
Dense fog, morning frosts, and no precipitation – weather forecast for February 28

On the last day of February, no precipitation is expected in Ukraine, but at night and in the morning, most central, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions will be covered by fogs. The air temperature will be from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius, and in the west and south – up to 6-11 degrees Celsius.

Weather and environment • February 28, 06:01 AM • 5589 views
Defense Forces "eliminated" another 770 Russians at the front during the dayPhoto

Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 770 occupiers. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the invasion amount to 1,265,900 people.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:44 AM • 5261 views
ATESH partisans discovered the transfer of Russian Black Sea Fleet boats deep into SevastopolPhoto

ATESH partisans recorded the redeployment of anti-sabotage boats of the Russian Black Sea Fleet from Kostiantynivska to Pivdenna Bay of Sevastopol.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 05:40 AM • 8573 views
Trump claimed he has an unconstitutional right to run for president a third time

Donald Trump expressed his conviction that he has the right to run for another term, citing widespread fraud during the 2020 elections. He believes he is "entitled" to claim an additional four years in power.

Politics • February 28, 05:21 AM • 17984 views
Kim Jong Un presented the party elite with the latest domestically produced sniper riflesPhoto

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un presented senior military and civilian officials with new generation sniper rifles. These weapons, developed by the local Academy of Defense Sciences, became a "symbol of special trust."

Politics • February 28, 05:06 AM • 22597 views
German AfD party likely exposes NATO's weaknesses to Russian intelligence

The far-right AfD party has sparked a scandal by questioning the German government about critical vulnerabilities in NATO's defense. This move is seen as fulfilling a "Kremlin's task list," providing Moscow with a strategic advantage.

Politics • February 28, 04:49 AM • 15395 views
Military plane carrying cash crashes in Bolivia – at least 15 dead

A military plane carrying new banknotes crashed in El Alto, killing at least 15 people. Locals collected scattered money, and police used tear gas.

News of the World • February 28, 04:33 AM • 15012 views
Today, a rare alignment of six planets in the Solar System will be visible over Earth

On Saturday, February 28, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will appear close to each other. Binoculars or a telescope will be needed to observe Uranus and Neptune.

News of the World • February 28, 04:15 AM • 49904 views
Scientists from the University of Waterloo have developed genetically modified bacteria that eat cancerous tumors

Researchers from the University of Waterloo have developed genetically modified Clostridium sporogenes bacteria capable of destroying cancerous tumors. They introduced an oxygen tolerance gene and a quorum-sensing mechanism to control bacterial growth.

Health • February 28, 03:57 AM • 5848 views
Danish intelligence warns of threat of Russian and US interference in general elections in March

The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has warned of possible interference by Russia and the United States in the parliamentary elections on March 24, 2026. Tensions between Copenhagen and Washington have escalated following Trump's statements regarding Greenland.

Politics • February 28, 03:40 AM • 8352 views
Ukraine may receive Italian SIDAM-25 anti-aircraft guns to combat kamikaze dronesPhoto

Ukraine may receive Italian SIDAM-25 self-propelled anti-aircraft systems to combat kamikaze drones. These systems are based on the M113 armored personnel carrier chassis and are equipped with four 25mm cannons.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 03:13 AM • 5662 views
Ghana demands negotiations with Russia over mass deaths of its citizens in the war against Ukraine

The government of Ghana is initiating a dialogue with Moscow to stop the recruitment of its citizens for the war. Since the beginning of the invasion, at least 55 Ghanaians, deceived into joining the Russian army, have died.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 02:45 AM • 8551 views
Subaru urges owners of new Crosstrek and Forester hybrids to avoid full tanks due to fire risk

Subaru is recalling over 69,000 2026 Crosstrek and 2025 Forester Hybrid vehicles due to a fuel system defect. Owners are advised not to fill the tank more than halfway until the issue is resolved.

Auto • February 28, 02:18 AM • 8105 views
IAEA recorded suspicious activity by Iran at nuclear facilities previously bombed

The IAEA has recorded regular and unexplained work by Iran at enrichment sites attacked by the US and Israel. UN inspectors are denied access, posing a threat to nuclear non-proliferation.

Politics • February 28, 01:55 AM • 14713 views
Yandex co-founder Arkady Volozh officially renounced Russian citizenship

Arkady Volozh, co-founder of the Yandex search engine, officially renounced his Russian citizenship. The reason was EU sanctions imposed on the company in 2022.

News of the World • February 28, 01:21 AM • 13714 views
US initiates process to confiscate tanker Skipper and nearly 2 million barrels of Venezuelan oil

The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to confiscate the tanker Skipper and 1. 8 million barrels of oil involved in a sanctions evasion scheme to finance Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The vessel systematically concealed its routes and falsified location data.

Politics • February 28, 12:55 AM • 23246 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine use rare vehicles based on Dutch YPR-765 APCs for driver trainingPhoto

The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have introduced specialized YPR-765 armored vehicles into training for the preparation of mechanic-drivers. This allows for independent training of crews without involving foreign partners.

War in Ukraine • February 28, 12:22 AM • 5833 views
E-cigarettes increase the risk of developing COPD, which can lead to organ failure

Medical studies confirm that vaping significantly increases the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which can lead to organ failure. Vapers have a 50% higher risk of developing COPD than those who do not have this habit.

Health • February 28, 12:00 AM • 6464 views
Large-scale fire broke out at an oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai due to drone attack

On the night of February 28, an oil refinery in the Novominskaya stanitsa of Krasnodar Krai was attacked by drones. As a result of the drones falling, a reservoir caught fire, and the blaze covered 150 square meters.

News of the World • February 27, 11:40 PM • 12148 views
NASA changes Moon landing strategy and introduces an additional rehearsal mission in Earth's orbit

NASA is revising the schedule for the Artemis program, adding a phase of integrated system testing near Earth. The astronaut moon landing is now expected in 2028.

News of the World • February 27, 11:18 PM • 9306 views